Built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, the 146,600-ton Norwegian Breakway is the largest cruise ship ever built in the country. At 1,062 feet, it's longer than three football fields, and it has 18 decks. (Photo: Norwegian Cruise Line)

Located at the back of the ship, Spice H20 is an adult-only lounge area by day and an outdoor dance club by night. It boasts two hot tubs, a waterfall, full-service bar and a giant video screen. (Photo: Gene Sloan, USA TODAY)

More than 50 electronic screens around the ship allow passengers to make bookings for restaurants and shows -- a first in the industry. The screens also offer general information about venues around the ship as well as easy-to-follow directions. (Photo: Gene Sloan, USA TODAY)

Designed with New York supper clubs in mind, The Manhattan Room on Deck 7 features a large dance floor as a focal point and is the site of live music and dancing during meals. (Photo: Gene Sloan, USA TODAY)

O'Sheehan's, a pub-like sports bar and grill that first debuted on Norwegian Epic in 2010, is back in a similar form on Norwegian Breakaway. It serves fish and chips, burgers and other classic pub food. Amusements include miniature bowling, pool and air hockey tables, and interactive arcade games. (Photo: Gene Sloan, USA TODAY)

Like Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Breakaway also houses a circus tent-like space for a circus-style dinner show. Called the Spiegel Tent, the venue is home to 'Cirque Dreams: Jungle Fantasy,' a traveling circus show that has played in more than 200 cities. The show costs $29.99 for general seating and $39.99 for premium seating. (Photo: Gene Sloan, USA TODAY)

Le Bistro, Norwegian's signature French restaurant, is back on Norwegian Breakaway with indoor seating as well as "Atrium Al Fresco" seating outside the restaurant at the base of the ship's central atrium. It costs $20 per person. (Photo: Gene Sloan, USA TODAY)

The most luxurious of the 2,014 cabins on Norwegian Breakaway are the 42 suites found inside The Haven, a private enclave at the top of the ship. Here, the living area of an Owner's Suite. (Photo: Gene Sloan, USA TODAY)

Bedrooms in the two Deluxe Owner's Suites feature king-size beds that face floor-to-ceiling windows and an extra-spacious wraparound private balcony. Each of the Deluxe Owner's Suites can be joined with an Owner's Suite to create a grand suite that sleeps up to eight people. (Photo: Gene Sloan, USA TODAY)

Another high-end option on the Norwegian Breakaway are its 20 Haven Family Villas, which have two bedrooms and two bathrooms. They measure 559 square feet and sleep up to six people. (Photo: Gene Sloan, USA TODAY)

The twelve Haven Penthouses measure 505 square feet and have a bedroom with king-size bed and a separate living room. The cabin category is different than the Haven Courtyard Penthouse. (Photo: Gene Sloan, USA TODAY)

The biggest difference between a Mini Suite and a Balcony Stateroom is that Mini Suites have bigger and more elaborate bathrooms. Mini Suite bathrooms have a large double sink with two faucets set against a mosaic glass-tile backsplash, additional storage space under the sink and a larger shower than Balcony Staterooms. (Photo: Gene Sloan, USA TODAY)

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ABOARD THE NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY — What's it like on Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, the Norwegian Breakaway? See for yourself with a scroll through our new massive photo tour of the 4,028-passenger vessel, live from its first sailing.

Regular readers will recall that Breakaway was named in a contest held here at USA TODAY's online cruise site, the Cruise Log, and we're getting a sneak peek at the vessel this week as it works its way from the German shipyard where it was built to its future home in New York.

As you'll see in the photo tour, the 146,600-ton Breakaway has all the trappings of a major megaresort, including a wide variety of nightspots and restaurants. Entertainment on the ship includes three shows that have played on Broadway, and its top decks feature a sprawling fun zone with five water slides.